London Community Foundation will accept Rainbow Youth Leadership Bursary nominations from March 5 until the deadline of May 31, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Thank you to all the nominators.

Please note that you will not able to save and return to the online submission form, so proceed to that step when you are confident in your responses to the questions. We strongly advise that you use the preview form above to develop your bursary nomination responses to the questions prior to commencing the online nomination submission.

When this fund is open to nominations in 2019, this links will be active to access, complete and submit the online nomination:

The Rainbow Youth Leadership Bursary honours an area high school student for accomplishments and contributions the nominee has made to the community; whether at home, school, religious institution, athletic or academic team, or another social group. Specifically, the nominee's contributions must include leadership that has supported tolerance and acceptance of London and the surrounding area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual and two-spirited people, their supporters, or any community group represented under the diverse Rainbow banner.

The opportunity is not exclusive to the LGBT+ community but created to recognize leadership and community contribution.

Be an area high school student on track to graduate in the current academic year

Attend a school within the regions of the Thames Valley District School Board; London District Catholic School Board; Conseil scolaire Viamonde; Conseil scolaire de district des ecole catholique du Sud-Ouest; including other area educational institutions and youth organizations

Have an ability to balance being a student and a leader

Demonstrate a commitment or significant contribution to developing tolerance and acceptance of London and the surrounding area’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual and two-spirited people, their supporters, or any community group represented under the diverse Rainbow banner.

Consideration will be given to academic performance and personal or financial hardship.

Award:The recipient will receive a certificate accompanied by a bursary to a Canadian post-secondary institution for their education.